SCC → BTI

The Brooks Range

Jagged, snow-capped peaks of the northernmost major mountain range in North America visible to the south.

ANWR Coastal Plain

The pristine wilderness of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, a critical habitat for caribou and polar bears.

Canning River Delta

An intricate network of braided river channels and silty deposits flowing into the Arctic Ocean.

Thermokarst Lakes

Unique circular lakes formed by thawing permafrost that dot the landscape like thousands of mirrors.

Sadlerochit Mountains

A prominent northern outlier of the Brooks Range that rises sharply from the flat coastal plain.

Arctic Pack Ice

Stunning views of the Beaufort Sea's shifting ice floes and pressure ridges depending on the season.

Flaxman Island

A remote barrier island that marks the boundary between the coastal lagoons and the open Arctic Ocean.

Prudhoe Bay Infrastructure

Aerial view of the industrial sprawl and gravel pads of the USA's largest oil field during departure.

Beaufort Sea Coastline

The dramatic meeting point of the frozen northern continent and the deep blue Arctic waters.